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=== Philippines ===

= TxtFire Philippines Fire-Specific 10-Codes =

The [[New Zealand Police]] use a variety of radio communication codes including its own version of 10-codes seen below.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Admin |first=Blow on the Pie |title=NATIONAL RADIO CODES / POLICE {{!}} BlowonthePie - For New Zealand Scanner Codes and more |url=https://blowonthepie.co.nz/emergency-codes/national-radio-codes-police/ |access-date=2025-03-02 |language=en-US}}</ref>

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'''TxtFire Philippines''' employs a subset of its standard 10-codes exclusively for fire-response operations. These fire-specific signals are used to dispatch and coordinate firefighting resources on VHF/UHF radio.

== Fire-specific code list ==

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! Code !! Meaning

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| 10-23 || Arrived at scene

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| 10-45 || Fire-service vehicle

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| 10-70 || For Verification, Fire alarm (structure)

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| 10-71 || Advise nature of fire

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| 10-73 || Request additional fire truck

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| 10-74 || Negative Fire

|}

== Fire response protocols ==

* Codes 10-70 through 10-73 automatically trigger dispatch of firefighting units and apparatus.

* Code 10-45 is used to identify any fire-service vehicle (engine, ladder, tanker, etc.) on the air.

* All fire-specific traffic takes priority over routine and non-fire messages on the main frequency.

== Operational procedures ==

=== Emergency protocols ===

Codes 10-70 through 10-73 are designated as fire-specific codes that trigger automatic dispatch protocols within the TxtFire network.

Code 10-33 is reserved exclusively for life-threatening emergencies, requiring all non-essential radio traffic to cease immediately.

=== Communication guidelines ===

Before initiating non-emergency communication with another station, operators must first request permission using code "10-75" from base control and complete the communication within three minutes, or transfer to a secondary channel.

During curfew hours (22:00–06:00), only emergency traffic is permitted on the main frequency; routine communications are prohibited.

Base control strictly prohibits vulgar language and commercial or personal advertisements on all frequencies.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.scribd.com/document/85146964/10Codes-and-Rules |title=10Codes and Rules |website=Scribd |access-date=2025-07-26}}</ref>

== External links ==

* [https://txtfire.net Official TxtFire Philippines website]

[[Category:Emergency communication]]

[[Category:Fire departments of the Philippines]]

[[Category:Volunteer organizations in the Philippines]]

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